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  • PLU’s General Education Program prepares graduates to ask significant questions, engage relevant knowledge, and wrestle with complex issues.

    the world from various perspectives. PLU thus educates students for courageous lives: lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care – for other people, their communities, and the earth. General Education is important for who you are and who you will become. We invite you to see the way in which this program intersects with your major and electives, and prepares you for meaningful careers and courageous lives.Quick Links Course Catalog 2023-24 GenEd Program Info General Education LOs

    General Education
    Administration Building, Room 103 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior.

    1995, has authored more than 115 scientific publications, and is co-editor of two major textbooks in the field of pulmonary pathology. Dr. Farver received the first annual Distinguished Achievement Award in Graduate Medical Education from the National Association of Pathology Chairs, the Scholarship in Teaching Award from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the Cleveland Clinic’s Leadership Development Award and has been included in the “Best Doctors in America” list since 2009.

  • Master the Art of Change Leadership: A Top Reason to Get an MBA Posted by: chaconac / August 26, 2022 August 26, 2022 The reasons to get an MBA are as myriad as the careers you can achieve with the degree. See how an MBA helps impact leadership and organizational change.If you have experienced less-than-stellar (or downright poor) leadership in your professional career, then you’re not alone. Here are some fast facts related to today’s organizational climate: 84 percent of U.S. employees blame

  • Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 Posted by: nicolacs / October 24, 2022 Image: Image: PLU alumnus Mark Miller ’88 is the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma. October 24, 2022 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Mark Miller ’88 enrolled at PLU he planned to become a math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in

  • Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 Posted by: Zach Powers / October 24, 2022 Image: PLU alumnus Mark Miller ’88 is the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma. October 24, 2022 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Mark Miller ’88 enrolled at PLU he planned to become a math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in

  • NW Seaport Alliance CEO John Wolfe ’87 discusses his career in maritime leadership Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2022 Image: John Wolfe ’87 is the CEO of the Northwest Seaport Alliance, a marine cargo operating partnership of the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) November 3, 2022 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsShortly after John Wolfe ’87 graduated from PLU he went to work for a Seattle-based company called SeaLand Shipping Line. In the

  • Jessica Schwinck – Fellow for the 2019-20 Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program Posted by: Julie Winters / April 25, 2019 April 25, 2019 Jessica Schwinck, DNP, ARNP of Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA has been selected as a fellow for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program.  The Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program, a one year professional development experience, is a partnership between Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University School of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 20, 2016)- It’s the season for awards, banquets, recognition and a whole lot of celebrating for Pacific Lutheran University students as they approach Commencement 2016. The ceremony will mark the culmination of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit…

    inquiry, service, leadership and care along with them as they pursue new careers, volunteer opportunities and ventures abroad. Lutes will remain connected with the thread of community that was central to their time at PLU. Below, four of PLU’s roughly 700 Commencement participants (Jonathan Adams, Sarah Henderson, Todd Hoagland and Priya McBride) look back on their experiences on campus and share their hopes for the future as they embark on their post-graduate journeys.Commencement 2016Learn more

  • The Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of “educating to achieve a just,

    in a global contextMoreFaculty & StaffProgram leadership and research opportunities for PLU faculty, staff and administratorsMoreGlobal Scholars & VisitorsVisa sponsorship for international visitors hosted by PLU academic departmentsMoreNews & EventsKeep track of upcoming deadlines and attend globally-focused lectures and symposiaMore

    Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education
    253-535-8752
    868 Wheeler Street Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Instructional Technologies team is focused on providing four key services: Classroom Technologies – Computer, projectors, and smart podium equipment to project your media in class,

    provide tools and services for creating, capturing, processing and producing original digital media content. To provide leadership, training, and support for using technology in teaching and learning. To foster and enhance continuous learning environments to keep pace with changing technologies. Quick Links PLU Knowledge Base Student Support Pathfinder Faculty Support Pathfinder Technology Service PaletteNews & Updates Major Sakai Upgrade in August Fall 2023 Technology Workshops Zoom for Staff

    Desk Hours
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    Wednesday: 8am-5pm
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    Friday: 8am-5pm
    Instructional Technologies
    In-person support available at the Help Desk in Mortvedt Library